Networks of women at universities

A good network is invaluable when it comes to moving on to a higher position. The LNVH works together with the local academic networks in order to achieve our mutual goal: a proportionate representation of women in academia.

The web brochure Networks of women at universities strives to inform academics and university executives and university administrators about the role that networks of women can play, as well as give hints and tips on how to set up such a network.

Here below you will find an overview of university- and other relevant networks. Additions and corrections are much appreciated, and can be sent to: .

At the bottom of this page you can download a pdf file with information on networks, and how these can be set up. If you are a board member of a academic network for women in science, we invite you to join our linkedin group.

network RISE: Researchers in Science for Equalityfounded 2015for female beta scientists of Leiden University, Faculty of Science.activities/ goals: Create an inspiring community in which female scientists can exchange ideas, innovations and expertise related to beta sciences by organizing networking luncheons and seminars; workshops aimed at personal and professional development; and an annual symposium (male staff is invited to participate), enhance the visibility of female top researchers at the Faculty of Science, facilitate intervision groups and mentoring activities, and advise the Faculty Board on their diversity policyinfo

network Halkes Women Faculty Network Nijmegenfounded 2012for women, from assistant professor to associate professoractivities/ goals: Contribute to the promotion of female talent to higher university positions, through lectures, seminars, workshops, get-togethers and themed luncheons. Meetings are open to f/m at every levelinfo

network Vrouwennetwerk UU, for all staff and students (v/m) with an interest in (gender)diversityfounded 1985for female staff of the UUactivities/ goals: meetings, panels, career support activities, dissemination of information , helpdesk- and advise, enhancing the position of women within the UU. Magazine Pandora is published 6 times a year, check the online archive.info

network NGV Nederlands Genootschap Vrouwenstudiesfor students, researchers, and other interested parties (f/m)activities/ goals: dedicates itself to gender studies and the position of women in academia, brings people and information together, offers advice, initiates and support new projects. info

networkEWM-The NetherlandsEWM The Netherlands (EWM-NL) is a plat-form for all female professional mathemati-cians working in The Netherlands and forms the Dutch branch of the European Women in Mathematics (EWM). Established in 2013, it is supported and financed by Platform Wiskunde Nederland (PWN) and the Nether-lands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO). EWM-NL is organized through an executive and an advisory board.info

network NVI Network Female Engineersfounded in 2009for female engineerss within KIVI NIRIA (Koninklijk Instituut van Ingenieurs)activities/ goals: spider in the web of networks of women within Technical Universities en Universities of applied science en the technical industry. Professional development, exchange of ideas, promoting participatieon of women in technical and public positions.info at

network VNAN Womennetwork Arnhem en Nijmegenfounded in 1984for working, professional and ambitious womenactivities/ goals: theme nights, discussions, workshops, company visits, promoting career- and personal development through the sharing of knowledge and experience.

network VNGW Womennetwork Geesteswetenschappenfounded in 2006for young female researchers in the Humanities activities/ goals: network get togethers, themed discussions with guest speakers..info at

network Young Girls CommunityFounded in 2014activities / goals: growing group of talented business women.info at

network VVAO Vereniging van vrouwen met academische opleidingLid van International Federation of University Women (IFUW)founded in 1918for women with higher education; Bachelor or higheractivities/ goals: workshops and training sessions for the personal development of its members.info at

Network: Women in Photonics in Beneluxfor: females working in academics, industry and research institutes in the area of Optics and Photonics. PhD, Master and HBO students are also encouraged to join. Free of charge.activities/ goals: networking, organisation of symposia, meetings and workshops. Our goals are to encourage women to pursue and/or grow in a career in the areas of optics and photonics in the industry, research institutes, universities, and education). We are sponsored by the PhotonicsNL organisation.info s.m.garciablanco[at]utwente.nl or s.f.pereira[at]tudelft.nl

network WOW Women on the Webfounded in 1996for: women on the internet (academic, business); all disciplines.activities/ goals: spring get-togethers, contact via the web.

founded in 2015.for females working in academics, industry and research institutes in the area of Optics and Photonics. PhD, Master and HBO students are also encouraged to join. Free of charge.activities/ goals: networking, organisation of symposia, meetings and workshops. Our goals are to encourage women to pursue and/or grow in a career in the areas of optics and photonics in the industry, research institutes, universities, and education).